Category Archives: conservation

National Invasive Species Awareness Week – February 28th – March 4th

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Bob Kennedy

Registration for the many invasive species webinars being held during the week can be found at https://mailchi.mp/canadainvasives/nisaw2022webinars?e=b9a5a72e31

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Friends of Eisner’s Cove Wetland seeking support 14Feb2022

Posted on February 14, 2022 by admin

From Susan Van Iderstine: “I am writing on behalf of the Friends of Eisner Cove Wetland, a group of citizens headed by Bill Zebedee. We are dedicated to the preservation of the wetland and its protective forest belt, situated in … Continue reading →

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Housing development proposed on forested slopes by Eisner’s Cove Wetland 10Jan2022

Posted on January 11, 2022 by admin

Further Updates on this site/situation will be posted on Eisner’s Cove Wetland (new page on this website) UPDATE, 2:46 p.m. Jan 11, 2022. The Motion received unanimous approval: “1.Initiate a process to amend the Regional Centre Secondary Planning Strategy and Land … Continue reading →

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Comments submitted Dec 8, 2021 to Old Growth Policy Consultation

Posted on December 9, 2021 by admin

Comments on the proposed Old Growth Forest Policy submitted on Dec 8, 2021 on behalf of the Halifax Field Naturalists and the Nova Scotia Wild Flora Society by David Patriquin, Prof of Biology, Dalhousie University (retired), Member of the Conservation … Continue reading →

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We lose a beloved naturalist, Bob McDonald (1944-2021)

Posted on November 22, 2021 by admin

It is with heavy hearts that we heard this past week of the passing of Bob McDonald. Bob and Wendy, his always present spouse, partner, campaigner, have contributed so much to the naturalist community, Halifax and the province over the … Continue reading →

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Comments submitted to PPA Consultation with a focus on the Ingram River Conservation Area 27 Sep 2021

Posted on September 28, 2021 by admin

Nova Scotia Parks and Protected Areas Summer 2021 Consultation Comments submitted on Sep 27, 2021 on behalf of the Halifax Field Naturalists and the Nova Scotia Wild Flora Society by David Patriquin (Member of the Conservation Committee of the Halifax … Continue reading →

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NSWFS Meeting Monday Sep 27 – The Philosophy behind the Provincial Parks System

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Bob Kennedy

The Nova Scotia Wild Flora Society will be hosting a  Zoom Meeting and Presentation on September 27, 2021. Registered members will be receiving a link using the email address we have on file for them. Business will commence at 7 … Continue reading →

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HFN and NSWFS make a joint submission to the Regional Plan Review

Posted on July 15, 2021 by admin

Halifax Regional Plan Review 2021: Feedback from two naturalist societies – the Halifax Field Naturalists and the Nova Scotia Wild Flora Society Submitted to regionalplan@halifax.ca on July 15, 2021 WHO WE ARE The Halifax Field Naturalists (HFN), founded in 1975, … Continue reading →

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NSWFS Monthly ZOOM Meeting Mar 22 – Old Growth Identification and Protection on Crown Lands

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Bob Kennedy

  The Nova Scotia Wild Flora Society is inviting you to our March 22nd, 2021 ZOOM Meeting. Regular business will start at 7:00 pm. Our presenters from Nova Scotia Department of Lands and Forestry will be Peter Bush – Provincial Landscape … Continue reading →

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NSWFS appeals planned logging on Crown land in Cumberland Co. 15Dec2020

Posted on December 15, 2020 by admin

Submitted to Forestry Maps via the HPMV (Harvest Plan Map Viewer, re: DNR ID CU060268, 9 ha Variable Retention 20%  We (NSWFS) have walked the extent of this proposed clearcut (20% retention) and have established that it is old growth climax … Continue reading →

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